Financial Controller
Location: US, NY, New York
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Function: Finance

Company profile:
ustwo offers you the opportunity to be yourself, whilst delivering the best work on the planet for some of the biggest and most innovative brands. A culture thriving on collaboration underpins what is an amazing work smart/ live well environment.We genuinely care about the work that we deliver and the people who help make it all possible. We only invest in projects, people and practices that we believe in, to ensure we remain excited about every opportunity. 

Job description:
ustwo loves data and as we become more operationally complex, with new studios and ventures, we are now looking for an experienced, mid-level Financial Controller for our New York studio. We currently have studios in London, Malmö and New York but will be soon operating out of San Fran and Sydney.You will be responsible for all Financial Management requirements of the New York studio, and you will also be collaborating with the global finance team which is lead by our Group FD.Every role at ustwo is creative with Finance being no exception and we’d love to be surprised by any initiatives that look to improve the way we operate.We’re one of a kind, so this is not your average finance role. With the significant growth in the past couple of years, not to mention plans to open a studio in San Francisco, this role will challenge you but keep you well and truly entertained.At ustwo, our culture is the core of everything we do. In your cover letter, let us know why you think you would be a great fit for our studio. Show us your personality and what makes you stand out among the rest of the applicants. 

Requirements:
Major Plus - experience in a creative studio, agency, or start up environmentGeneral Ledger accounting for NYC studio and submission of monthly figuresMaintain the studio purchase &amp; sales ledgersCalculation and payment of staff payrollBalance sheet reconciliationsPurchase Invoice coding and postingCollaboration with the commercial team to produce the monthly sales invoices.Studio super-admin for Rogo project and client set up.Purchase tax accounting and all statutory returnsResponsibility for Bank reconciliations and statement downloadsAd-hoc finance duties for possible West Coast activityPart of the budgeting and forecasting process along with the Managing Director and the rest of the studio leadership team.Monthly tracking and reporting of financial performance for the Local Leadership TeamWorking with the local MD to produce financial analysis of new opportunities or commercial margin analysis.Maintain operating system integrity and accuracy and ensure project setup are accurateCharacter RequirementsLove data and delight in the detailClear communicator and self motivatedHappy to work independently, yet thrive in a teamComfortable with balancing multiple deadlinesYou are outgoing, personable, sociable and easy goingAppetite for learning and sharing knowledgeYou enjoy working in a fast paced environmentQualificationsRelevant financial accreditationSpreadsheets guruFamiliarity with Mac systems is a big plus.Proven experience of owning a general ledgerExperience with reconciliation and journalsExcellent time management and ability to prioritize commitmentsGreat working knowledge of year end processesExperience in supporting a rapidly expanding (creative) organizationExperience with Xero software is a definite bonus

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